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Best Portland Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public high schools serving 26,636 students in Portland, OR. The top-ranked public high schools in Portland, OR are Riverdale High School, Cleveland High School and Metropolitan Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portland, OR public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Oregon public high school average of 24%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Portland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Oregon public high schools.
Portland, OR public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Oregon average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cleveland High School, with 94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Oregon or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high school average of 41% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Portland, OR (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
9727 Sw Terwilliger Blvd
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 262-4844
Gr: 9-12 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3400 Se 26th Ave
Portland, OR 97202
(503) 916-5120
Gr: 9-12 | 1,421 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Metropolitan Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2033 Nw Glisan St
Portland, OR 97209
(503) 916-5737
Gr: K-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Grant High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2245 Ne 36th Ave
Portland, OR 97212
(503) 916-5160
Gr: 9-12 | 2,149 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1750 Sw Salmon St.
Portland, OR 97205
(503) 916-5200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,611 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #66.
Westview High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4200 Nw 185th Ave
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-3020
Gr: 9-12 | 2,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Sunset High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
13840 Nw Cornell Rd
Portland, OR 97229
(503) 356-2960
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Tigard High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9000 Sw Durham Rd
Portland, OR 97224
(503) 431-5400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,771 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
New Urban High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 Se Oak Grove Blvd
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 353-5925
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Parkrose High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
12003 Ne Shaver St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 408-2600
Gr: 9-12 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1111.
Milwaukie Academy Of The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
11300 Se 23rd Ave
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5834
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 281:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
Tigard-tualatin Virtual Academy
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6960 Sw Sandburg St
Portland, OR 97223
(503) 431-3730
Gr: K-12 | 118 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
David Douglas High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Se 135th Ave
Portland, OR 97233
(503) 261-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,756 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Benson Polytechnic High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
546 Ne 12th Ave
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 896 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Leodis V. Mcdaniel High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2735 Ne 82nd Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 916-5220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,681 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1616.
Franklin High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5405 Se Woodward St
Portland, OR 97206
(503) 916-5140
Gr: 9-12 | 1,807 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1717.
Putnam High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4950 Se Roethe Rd
Portland, OR 97267
(503) 353-5860
Gr: 9-12 | 1,060 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1818.
Ida B. Wells-barnett High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1151 Sw Vermont St
Portland, OR 97219
(503) 916-5280
Gr: 9-12 | 1,650 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1919.
Roosevelt High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
6941 N Central St
Portland, OR 97203
(503) 916-5260
Gr: 9-12 | 1,450 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2020.
Jefferson High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5210 N Kerby Ave
Portland, OR 97217
(503) 916-5180
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2121.
Milwaukie High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2301 Se Willard St.
Portland, OR 97222
(503) 353-5830
Gr: 9-12 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2222.
Alliance High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1530 Ne Glisan St
Portland, OR 97232
(503) 916-5747
Gr: 9-12 | 197 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
Functional Living Skills Program
11611 Ne Ainsworth Cir
Portland, OR 97294
(503) 257-1581
Gr: K-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Hassolo School
1401 Ne 68th Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 257-1645
Gr: 6-12 | 6 students
Rank: n/an/a
Helensview High School
Alternative School
8678 Ne Sumner St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 262-4150
Gr: 6-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Multnomah Inverness School
11540 Ne Inverness Dr
Portland, OR 97204
(503) 257-1645
Gr: 12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: n/an/a
Rivercrest Academy
Alternative School
3002 Ne Ainsworth St
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 255-1841
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Walden Crossing School
881 Ne 165th Ave
Portland, OR 97220
(503) 255-1841
Gr: 5-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: n/an/a
Wheatley School
14030 Ne Sacramento St
Portland, OR 97230
(503) 262-4000
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Portland, OR?
The top-ranked public high schools in Portland, OR include Riverdale High School, Cleveland High School and Metropolitan Learning Center. Portland has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Oregon.
How many public high schools are located in Portland?
30 public high schools are located in Portland.
What is the racial composition of students in Portland?
Portland public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Oregon public high schools average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Portland are often viewed compared to one another?

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